drop out

1 of 1verb

/drɑp aʊt/

Forms:drops out,dropping out,dropped out,dropped out

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

Due to personal reasons, she had to make the difficult decision to drop out of college.
Financial constraints forced him to drop out of university and seek employment.
Some students may choose to drop out if they find that their chosen course is not aligned with their interests.
Despite initial enthusiasm, he faced challenges and eventually had to drop out of the academic program.

to admit defeat and discontinue an effort

Faced with constant setbacks, she decided to drop out of the competition.
After numerous failed attempts, he finally chose to drop out and pursue a different career path.
The team, realizing they couldn't overcome the challenges, made the difficult decision to drop out of the tournament.
Sometimes it's okay to drop out of a project if it no longer aligns with your goals and values.
When the business encountered insurmountable challenges, the entrepreneur had to reluctantly drop out and reconsider the strategy.

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to reject to adopt an ordinary social life, following an alternative lifestyle

After a period of soul-searching, he decided to drop out and live a more unconventional lifestyle.
They chose to drop out of the mainstream society and embrace a bohemian way of living.
Some individuals drop out of conventional norms to pursue a more counter-cultural and alternative lifestyle.
The artist decided to drop out of the traditional art scene and create in a more independent and unique way.
A few friends decided to drop out and live off the grid, seeking a simpler and more sustainable lifestyle.